“Cute and fun and sweet” is what Hampton Carney (smiling, left), spokesman for Abercrombie & Fitch, says about the thong undies sold at its Abercrombie stores (for sexy little shoppers, 7 to 14 years old). Thong panties, sized for ten-year-old (and younger) girls. With the words “eye candy” and “wink wink” printed on them, in playful colors. Eye candy.

That Abercrombie & Fitch… So edgy! So now! So incredibly f*cked up they make a strong argument for increased government regulation of retail practices. What would Saddam do?